Notes and Boasts: Chris Pontius, MLS Goal of the Week, FC Fredericksburg Gunners, Sean Kelly, USL PDL Team of the Week, Henry Castaneda, John O'Hara, John Kelly, George Mason Men's Soccer Hall of Fame, Aly Pont, Sandra Matute, Kimberly Francis, Mercy Akide Udoh, USL W-League Team of the Week, David Butzke, Maccabiah Games, Cliff Ray, VA Group
Single-A Male Athlete of the Year, 2009 MLS All-Star voting, Becky Sauerbrunn, Washington Freedom, Real Maryland FC, Crystal Palace Baltimore, D.C. United Academy U16 and U18 teams, Magruder HS Jason Roth Memorial Soccer Game, City FC, Pia Sundhage Q&A, SYA Arsenal, Stephen Alabi, Ben Olsen's Fox Soccer Interview, MLS Rookie Life - Episodes Eight And Nine, Potomac Falls High School Playoffs
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Soccer Watch: Man Utd v
Arsenal, Newcastle v Fulham, Tottenham v Man City,
Everton v West Ham, Udinese v Milan, PSG v Auxerre, Villarreal v Real Madrid, Roma v Catania, Stoke City v Wigan,
Middlesbrough v Aston Villa, Bolton v Hull, Chivas v United, West Brom v
Liverpool, Fiorentina v Sampdoria, Chelsea v Blackburn,
Mallorca v Barcelona, Inter v Siena, Marseille v Lyon, A.Madrid v Valencia,
Breakers v Freedom, Portsmouth v Sunderland
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Tournaments: Prince William Courage Toys For Tots Tournament Registration Open, PWSI Hosting a 7v7 Adult Tournament to Benefit LIVESTRONG, 1st Annual Commonwealth Classic 11v11 Adult Soccer Tournament, OBGC Capital Cup Labor Day Tournament Now Accepting Applications, LUYAA SC 5-a-side Challenge, MAC SoccerFest - REGISTER NOW!
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Day and Residential Summer Camps, Prince William Courage Soccer Summer Camps, 2009 Dutch Soccer School Summer Camp Program, Dave Bucciero Goalkeeper and Advanced Skills Camp at American University, Spring Break & Summer Camps - Limited Spaces!, MSA - Bring "The Dutch Touch" to your Complex, D.C. United Youth Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
Leagues and Events: World Football Challenge: AC MILAN vs. CHELSEA in Baltimore
Tryouts: 1995 Baltimore Bays Chelsea Academy Team is now forming for 2009-10
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> Rongen names 20 player roster for under-20 men's training camp
U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team head coach Thomas Rongen has named Glenn Ellen native and UVA
midfielder Brian Ownby to his 20 player roster for a domestic training
camp in Sarasota, Fla., from May 23-28. The U.S. will play two friendly
matches against Costa Rica on May 25 and May 27.
[more +]
> U.S. Soccer adds Canada to women's calendar after Japan cancels trip
The
U.S. Women's National Team has added a May 25 friendly against Canada
in Toronto to replace two previously canceled matches against Japan.
The match will kick off at 7 p.m. ET at BMO Field, Canada's national stadium and home to Toronto FC of Major League Soccer.
[more +]
> Marcus Hahnemann released from Reading in England
American
goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann will not have his contract renewed by
Reading following the English Championship Side's recent loss in the
playoffs for promotion to the Premier League. The release of the former
MLS player and Reading fan-favorite followed
the recent stepping-down by Steve Copple, the team's coach for the past
five and a half years.
[more +]
> Palace sign two on loan from MLS team Red Bull New York
Crystal
Palace Baltimore have signed Matthew Mbuta and Nick Zimmerman on loan
from Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer. The loan period covers
the upcoming home matches versus the Western Mass Pioneers on Friday
May 15 and the Charlotte Eagles on Saturday May 16, but could be
extended.
[more +]
> George Mason men's recruiting class ranked one of best in USA
George Mason's 2009 men's soccer recruiting class received accolades in a pair of national publications recently. ESPNRISE
touted the Patriots' upcoming class as one of the best in the nation,
while College Soccer News listed Mason among 15 schools in the entire
nation to receive a four-star rating or higher.
[more +]
> MLS and Mexican teams named for 2009 SuperLiga
Major
League Soccer and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol have unveiled the
participating teams, venues and schedule for the 2009 edition of
SuperLiga. In its third edition, SuperLiga, begins on Saturday, June
20, and will award the winner one of the biggest purses in the region
on August 5.
[more +]
> PSW Coaching Library: Playing Up
Through a partnership with Soccer Source 360 and the Animated Coach's
Library, Potomac Soccer Wire brings you one new library entry per week
addressing common areas of youth development. Typically, we publish two
coaching observations and the resulting planned practice session.
However, this week, as the first wave of tryout notices are posted on
club web sites throughout the country, we wanted to bring you this 2007
article on "playing up" , authored by John Dingle.
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D.C. United's Chris Pontius has been awarded this week's MLS Goal of the Week by Major League Soccer. The winning tally was scored in the 86th minute of United's 3-3 draw with Toronto FC.
The FC Fredericksburg Gunners got their 3rd season off to a great start on Saturday by scoring a late penalty kick and defeating the Cary Clarets 3-2 at Fredericksburg Academy.
Northern Virginia goalkeeper Sean Kelly was named to the USL Premier Development League Team of the Week. Kelly saw 18 shots and made eight saves in Reading, where the Royals escaped with a 1-1 draw against the defending PDL Eastern Conference Champions.
Goalkeepers Henry Castaneda and John O'Hara, and forward John Kelly have been inducted to the George Mason Men's Soccer Hall of Fame, bringing the total number of members of the Men's Soccer Hall of Fame to 16.
Washington goalkeeper Aly Pont and midfielder Sandra Matute have been named to the USL W-League Team of the Week for the first week of the W-League season, along with Kimberly Francis and Mercy Akide Udoh of Hampton Roads.
David Butzke, a defender on Paul VI's boys' soccer team, has been named to the USA Youth Men's Soccer Team to compete at the 18th Maccabiah Games in Israel from July 12-23. Butzke also plays for the Great Falls 91 Premier Club Team.
Cliff Ray, Appomattox County football and soccer captain, was honored as the Group Single-A Male Athlete of the Year by the Virginia High School League on Monday.
---- Notes ----
Fans can now vote for the First XI for the 2009 MLS All-Star Game, which pits the best of Major League Soccer against Everton FC of the English Premier League. The 14th annual MLS midsummer showcase will take place at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah on July 29 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
U.S. and Washington Freedom defender Becky Sauerbrunn surprised even herself when she tallied the Freedom's first goal. And, unless you've found it already, check out Becky's blog here.
Real Maryland FC looks to keep their unbeaten home record intact this Saturday, May 16th when they take on the Western Mass Pioneers in a USL Division 2 match up at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Md. Kick-off is at 6 p.m.
Crystal Palace Baltimore look to return to winning ways this weekend as they face a tough, back-to-back, home series, beginning at 7:30pm on Friday night against the Western Mass Pioneers followed by the Charlotte Eagles at 7:00pm on Saturday.
The D.C. United Academy U16 and U18 teams traveled to New England to take on the Revolution Academy sides at Gillette Stadium. The U16s lost 3-2, while the U18s managed to come away with a 1-1 draw.
On Friday night, at 7 p.m., Magruder HS will host the Jason Roth Memorial Soccer Game, commemorating one of its greatest soccer players in school history. Roth, 22, of Damascus, was killed in a car accident on November 22.
City Football Club, a program of DC Stoddert Soccer, had the opportunity to participate in a one-hour question-and-answer opportunity with Pia Sundhage, head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team on May 3rd.
The Southwestern youth Association U16 Girls Arsenal have named Stevie Alabi their new Head Coach. The former English Youth player and GMU standout Holds a UEFA "B" coaching license.
---- Editor ----
Ben Olsen's Fox Soccer Interview: D.C. United's Ben Olsen was a guest on Fox Soccer Channel's "Fox Football Fone-in" this week. Enjoy.
MLS Rookie Life - Episodes Eight And Nine: The only thing as frustrating than trying to get a D.C. United match on TV the first few weeks of this season has trying to find a consistent source for the extremely educational web documentary Rookie Life. MLS is really dropping this ball.
Potomac Falls High School Playoffs: Just a little shameless self promotion hoping to increase the attendance tonight at a playoff double-header at Potomac Falls High School in Sterling. The girls team stormed up the table in the second half of the Dulles District season, winning six of their last seven games, with the sole loss a controversial 2-0 loss at Broad Run. Among many of the highlights from impressive run, saw freshmen winger Nicole Crew score two goals in a 2-1 OT win over Briar Woods Wednesday night, the second a dramatic header with just two minutes remaining. The third-seeded Lady Panthers ended up in a three-way tie for second place, and were slotted into the third seed for playoffs after tie-breaker were applied. The girls play Freedom tonight at 6 PM, while the boys teams goes around 7:45 against cross-town rivals Dominion.
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
7:40 AM: Man Utd v Arsenal - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
9:40 AM: Newcastle v Fulham - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
10:00 AM: Tottenham v Man City - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:00 PM: Everton v West Ham - DELAY - FSC - EPL
2:30 PM: Udinese v Milan - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
2:55 PM: PSG v Auxerre - LIVE - Setanta - Le Champ
4:00 PM: Villarreal v Real Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
4:30 PM: Roma v Catania - DELAY - FSC - SerieA
6:30 PM: Stoke City v Wigan - DELAY - FSC - EPL
6:45 PM: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
8:30 PM: Bolton v Hull - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
11:00 PM: Chivas v United - LIVE - FSC - MLS
Sunday, May 17, 2009
8:25 AM: West Brom v Liverpool - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
9:00 AM: Fiorentina v Sampdoria - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
11:00 AM: Chelsea v Blackburn - LIVE - FSC - EPL
1:00 PM: Mallorca v Barcelona - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
2:30 PM: Inter v Siena - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
2:55 PM: Marseille v Lyon - LIVE - Setanta - Le Champ
3:00 PM: A.Madrid v Valencia - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
6:00 PM: Breakers v Freedom - LIVE - FSC - WPS
Monday, May 18, 2009
2:00 PM: Portsmouth v Sunderland - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
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5/16, 6:45 PM: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
5/16, 8:30 PM: Bolton v Hull - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
5/17, 8:25 AM: West Brom v Liverpool - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
5/17, 2:55 PM: Marseille v Lyon - LIVE - Setanta - Le Champ
5/18, 2:00 PM: Portsmouth v Sunderland - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
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=== Tournaments ===
> Prince William Courage Toys For Tots Tournament Registration Open
The PWSI Toys for Tots Tournament will be hosting two weekends this year. U9-U12 Boys and Girls will play August 29-30. U13-U19 Boys and Girls will play September 5-7. Teams are guaranteed placement on Bermuda and Fieldturf fields. For more info visit http://www.pwsi.org/Toys/index_E.html
> PWSI Hosting a 7v7 Adult Tournament to Benefit LIVESTRONG
On June 27, PWSI will be hosting the Summer 7s Adult 7v7 Tournament. This is a one day event. Teams are guaranteed three 30 minute games. All games will be played at Howison Park on Fieldturf fields. Proceeds will go to benefit the LIVESTRONG Foundation in their battle against cancer. For more information go to http://www.pwsi.org/summer7s/index_E.html.
> 1st Annual Commonwealth Classic 11v11 Adult Soccer Tournament
MDCVSA
and Commonwealth Soccer League will be hosting the first annual summer
tournament on July 11-12, 2009 at Patriot Park in Spotsylvania County,
Va. The tournament will be offering Men's and Coed Divisions which will
be played on Bermuda grass fields. Entry fee is $500 if postmarked by
June 5. Each team is guaranteed at least three games with up to 22
players allowed per roster. Registration is currently open. For more
information, go to www.commonwealthsoccer.org.
> OBGC Capital Cup Labor Day Tournament Now Accepting Applications
Come play in one of the top-rated Labor Day Tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic
region! This event is open to all premier and classic teams ages U9-U19.
Age groups are based upon the 2009/2010 seasonal year. The tournament,
held September 5 - September 7, 2009, features three guaranteed qualifying
matches on Saturday and Sunday, with the division finals held on Monday.
All fields will be in the Olney area with the majority of games at two of
the best soccer complexes in the region - OBGC Community Park and Covenant
Park. Application deadline is August 1st, 2009.
> LUYAA SC 5-a-side Challenge
Saturday, June 20, 2009 (U9 - U12 Boys and Girls Competitive and Recreation Divisions)
Sunday, June 21, 2009 (U13 - High School Boys and Girls Competitive and Recreation Divisions)
Ballenger Creek Park, Frederick, MD
- Team registration fee is $105.00. Registration deadline is June 6.
- Each team will play at least 4 twenty minute matches.
- 4 Field players plus a goalkeeper. Rosters limited to 12.
For
updated tournament information, registration form and rules and
regulations please visit www.luyaasoccer.com or
www.soccersensationsllc.com or e-mail the Tournament Director Jim Oman
at luyaasctournaments@gmail.com - 301-257-4872.
> MAC SoccerFest - REGISTER NOW!
Registration is now OPEN for the Mid-Atlantic Classic SoccerFest!
All ages ˆ U6 to Over 30! Rec to Elite!
MAC SoccerFest is brought to you by BWF Events, producers of the
McDonald's McSoccerFest from 2003- 2008. On Saturday and Sunday, June 27
and 28, MAC SoccerFest debuts under the same tournament format you've
loved over the past 14 years. Only this year, it has a new name and a new
venue -- scenic Muldoon's Farm in Poolesville, MD. Plus: interactive
festival area, family-friendly activities, food and retail vendors, two
great days of soccer competition and more! Sign-up: www.Active.com or
www.MACSoccerFest.com.
=== Camps and Clinics ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Day and Residential Summer Camps
Learn
the flair and technique that are hallmarks of the Brazilian soccer
experience. Immerse yourself in the Brazilian style of training and
play with Soccer the Brazilian Way's (STBW) youth soccer training camps.
Get ready for the Summer with STBW's
Residential and Day Camps. The camps are offered on all-weather turf
fields at Long Park in Haymarket, Poplar Tree, Patriot Park and E.C
Lawrence. We offer Residential, 1/2 day and full day camps for field
players and keepers, ages 8 to 17.
This Summer STBW
will expand to three sessions of our popular residential camp at the
Madeira School in McLean. Train and play in a pristine wooded setting
on a secure campus. Get ready for swimming, zip-line, movie nights,
futsal, and, of course, a lot of soccer with some of the best trainers
in the region. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
The times and dates for the sessions are available on-line at www.soccerstbw.com. You can register there or call us at 301-996-GOAL.
> Prince William Courage Soccer Summer Camps
Prince William Courage will be hosting three summer camps in July. The Recreational Day Camp will run from July 13-17. The Advanced Recreational Camp will run from July 20-24. The Select Camp will run from July 27-31. For more information on the summer camp series go to http://www.pwsi.org/Programs/camps/index_E.html
> 2009 Dutch Soccer School Summer Camp Program
Professional Dutch Soccer Coaches are coming to Maryland and Virginia this Summer!
July 20-24 at Maryland SoccerPlex, Germantown
July 27-31 at Glenelg Country School, Ellicott City (MD)
August 3-7 at Poplar Tree Park Turf Fields, Chantilly (VA)
* Guaranteed top-level training in a fun learning environment
* Available for the serious advanced 10-18 year old player
* Be prepared to train and play at a high standard!
Visit www.DutchSoccerSchool.com or call (410) 978-8220 for more information.
> Dave Bucciero Goalkeeper & Advanced Skills Camp at American University
Week 1- Goalkeeper Camp - June 22-25, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Open to all goalkeepers, boys and girls, ages 8-17. Camp will focus on every aspect of goalkeeping with a staff to camper ratio of 1:8. The staff will consist of goalkeeper coaches only and every camper will receive a written evaluation with ideas of how to improve as a keeper in the next year.
Week 2- Advanced Skills Camp - July 20-23, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Open to all girls ages 13-17 only. This camp is designed to prepare players for their upcoming high school or club season in the fall. The camp will also consist of college coaches with an emphasis on preparing players for college soccer. Campers will be divided up based on age and ability, and each camper will receive a written evaluation at the end of camp.
*For more information and to register, please go to www.davebucciero.com, or contact Dave by phone at 202-885-3047, or e-mail at bucciero@american.edu if you have any questions or would like a brochure.
> Let MSA Bring "The Dutch Touch" To Your Players, Attend or Host a Camp
The famous Midwest Soccer Academy is coming to the mid-Atlantic region this summer with several camps, and is always looking for new clubs to partner with to host future camps. Midwest Soccer Academy has coached the youth of America for the past 35 years! MSA coaches work with children ages 4-18 and are hired from EUROPE because of their coaching expertise and personality. Email tony@midwestsoccer.net or call (877) 714-5575 for more information on how to host or register your child for this summer. Also at multiple locations in Northern Virginia: Elite Goalkeeping Camp - July 20th - 24th. Register today at www.midwestsoccer.net
> D.C. United Youth Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
D.C. United Academy is offering a variety of soccer training camps this summer for
players between 5-18 years old. Students are put into a challenging environment
that demands good training habits and helps them develop to their full potential.
All participants receive an Adidas Academy t-shirt and ball, a ticket to a regular
season home match, and membership in United's Youth Fan Club. Check out the new
Residential, Elite, Striker/Goalkeeper, Full-Day, Half-Day, and High School
Pre-season Academy locations online at www.DCUNITED.com. For information about the 2009 Summer schedule and other development programs, call 202-587-5468 or email Academy@dcunited.com
=== Leagues and Events ===
> World Football Challenge: AC MILAN vs. CHELSEA in Baltimore
The United States is hosting the inaugural World Football Challenge,
bringing international soccer to six U.S. cities this July. On Saturday,
July 24th the Chelsea Football Club, part of the English Premier League,
takes on AC Milan, of Italy's top division Serie A, in a match that marks
the first soccer event ever at M&T Bank Stadium! Be a part of the
excitement when this international soccer event hits Baltimore. Tickets
are on sale now! Including V.I.P. packages with access to a private
practice session on Thursday, July 23rd. Get your tickets at
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Gameday/Tickets/Special_Events.aspx
=== Tryouts ===
> 1995 Baltimore Bays Chelsea Academy Team is now forming for 2009-10
Premier level players born in 1995 (1/1/95 - 12/31/95) that aspire to play for the 1995 Baltimore Bays Chelsea USSF Academy team should contact us immediately. This opportunity will allow players to advance into the USSF Development Academy structure. The Baltimore Bays Chelsea Soccer Club is currently ranked the #1 boys club in the USA by Soccer America: http://www.socceramerica.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.san&s=30732&Nid=51633&p
Inquiries will be strictly confidential. Contact tom@tidewaterglazing.com for more information.
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